This workshop is funded by the NSF and UIC. As soon as you see this announcement, if you are interested in attending the workshop, please fill out the registration form available here. Students should ask their advisor to send a short letter of support to rtakloo at math.uic.edu. Women, underrepresented minorities, and young mathematicians are strongly encouraged to apply for funding.

A campus map is available here . UIC is easily accessible by public transportation (e.g. UIC-Halsted stop on the Blue Line). For detailed directions see link . A conveniently located hotel is the Crowne Plaza which is on the edge of Chicago's Greektown neighborhood with lots of restaurants and cafes. Another good hotel is the Marriott . A list of recommended restaurants in the area can be found here . More information to follow.